New Walmart Store Hiring 300 Associates

Construction is complete on the new Walmart store at 13003 Tomball Parkway at the intersection of Highway 249 and Smiling Wood Lane and the retailer is spending the next few weeks transforming the empty building into a store complete with a full line of groceries and a wide assortment of merchandise and time-saving services.

They are in the process of hiring 300 full and part-time associates for its opening this month to work in all areas of the store.

According to a representative for Walmart, the company currently employs 152,902 people in Texas. As of October 31, 2011 (End of Q3), the average wage for regular, full-time hourly associates in Texas is $12.19 per hour (Walmart Discount Stores, Supercenters, and Neighborhood Markets). Additionally, eligible associates receive an annual incentive based on the company performance.